Joints
What classification of joint is found in the skull and allows no movement?
Fibrous Joint
During the downward phase of a push-up, what movement occurs at the elbow?
Flexion
An athlete sets a goal to "improve my 100m sprint time from 12.5 seconds to 12.0 seconds by the end of Term 4." Which three SMART principles are clearly demonstrated?
Specific, Measurable, Time-bound
What is the first stage of the Knudson-Morrison Model?
Preparation
What type of feedback comes from sources outside the performer, such as a coach or teacher?
External (Extrinsic) Feedback
Which synovial joint is found at the shoulder and hip?
Ball and Socket Joint
During a jumping jack, what movement occurs at the shoulder and hip as the limbs move away from the body?
Abduction
A basketball player's goal is to "complete 200 free throws after training every week for 8 weeks." Is this an outcome, performance, or process goal?
Process Goal
In which stage does the coach determine the cause of an error in performance?
Evaluation/Diagnosis
A coach says, "Keep your elbow higher during your serve." Is this knowledge of performance or knowledge of results?
Knowledge of Performance (KP)
During a right-handed basketball lay-up, the shooting shoulder moves through flexion and the wrist flicks into flexion during release. What types of synovial joints are involved at the shoulder and wrist?
Shoulder - Ball and Socket Joint
Wrist - Condyloid Joint
A soccer player points their toes downward immediately before kicking a ball. What movement occurs at the ankle?
Plantar Flexion
A Year 12 student sets a goal of "making the state netball team." What type of goal is this, and why might it be less effective than a performance goal?
Outcome goal. It depends on factors outside the athlete's control, such as team selection and the performance of other players.
Why is the preparation stage important before observing a skill?
It helps the coach understand the ideal performance and identify what aspects of the skill need to be analysed.
A netball player receives feedback that their shooting accuracy improved from 60% to 75%, but their shooting technique still requires improvement. Identify the two types of feedback being used.
Knowledge of Results (75% accuracy) and Knowledge of Performance (technique improvement).
During a chest pass, both elbows extend as the ball is pushed forward. What type of joint is primarily responsible for this movement?
Hinge Joint (Elbow)
A swimmer performs freestyle and their arm moves in a circular pattern at the shoulder. What movement is this?
Circumduction
A coach encourages athletes to set short-term goals on the way to achieving a long-term goal. What is the main benefit of this approach?
It provides regular feedback, motivation, and opportunities to monitor progress.
A netball coach notices poor shooting accuracy. They identify the ideal technique, watch the athlete shoot, determine the athlete is releasing the ball too early, provide corrective drills, and then reassess performance. Name all five stages in order.
Preparation → Observation → Evaluation/Diagnosis → Intervention → Re-observation.
A runner is told they completed a race in 11.2 seconds. Why might this feedback alone be insufficient for improving technique?
It identifies the result but not what aspects of performance need to change.
A badminton player rotates their forearm so the palm faces downward before striking the shuttlecock. Which type of joint allows this pronation movement?
Pivot Joint
During an AFL drop punt, the kicking leg moves forward while the support leg remains planted. What movement occurs at the kicking hip, kicking knee, and kicking ankle just before ball contact?
Hip flexion, knee extension, ankle plantar flexion
A swimmer's long-term goal is to qualify for Nationals. They set a goal to swim under 60 seconds in the 100m freestyle, and then focus on improving their turn technique during each training session. Identify the outcome, performance, and process goals.
Outcome goal: Qualify for Nationals
Performance goal: Swim under 60 seconds for 100m freestyle
Process goal: Improve turn technique during training sessions.
A coach instructs a volleyball player to keep their elbow higher during a spike and provides a drill to practise this. Which stage is occurring?
Intervention
A swimmer receives video analysis comparing their stroke technique to an elite performer. What advantage does this form of feedback provide?
It allows the athlete to visually identify technical errors and compare performance against an ideal model.